StreamYard
FreemiumLive streaming studio in your browser
About StreamYard
StreamYard is a browser-based live streaming studio that lets you broadcast to multiple platforms simultaneously — YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitch, and custom RTMP destinations at once. No software install required. You add guests via a browser link, share screens, switch between layouts, add lower-thirds and overlays, and display social media comments on screen. The interface is simple enough that non-technical hosts can run a live show without a producer. Multistreaming to 5+ destinations at once is the main draw over OBS, which requires a local install and a more complex setup. Pricing starts at a free tier (limited branding, 20 hours per month) then $49/month (Basic) and $99/month (Professional) with annual billing. The Basic plan covers 2 destinations and removes the StreamYard watermark. The Professional plan allows 8 simultaneous destinations and unlimited recorded hours. Reddit's content creator communities recommend StreamYard for non-technical live streamers who want multistreaming without OBS complexity. The criticism is the price — OBS is free and more powerful, but has a significant learning curve. StreamYard's value is convenience, not capability.
Key Features
Pricing Plans
Free
- 1 destination
- 6 participants
- StreamYard branding
- 20 hours recording
Basic
- 3 destinations
- Remove branding
- Full HD streaming
- Custom overlays
Professional
- 8 destinations
- 10 participants
- Full HD recording
- Backstage area
Business
- Unlimited destinations
- Custom RTMP
- Sub-accounts
- Priority support
Pros
- Incredibly easy to start live streaming
- No software download required
- Multi-platform streaming simultaneously
- Professional overlays and branding
- Very reliable streaming quality
- Good for interviews with guest invites
Cons
- Free plan includes StreamYard branding
- Limited to 1080p no 4K streaming
- Post-production editing is minimal
- Customization is limited vs OBS
- Destination limits on lower plans
- No advanced audio mixing controls
Best For
- Non-technical creators wanting to multistream to YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook simultaneously
- B2B content teams hosting live events and webinars without a dedicated production team
- Podcast hosts who want to stream recordings live without switching tools
- Community managers running live Q&A sessions with guest speakers
Not Ideal For
- Advanced streamers who need OBS-level control over scenes, transitions, and audio routing
- High-volume streamers — $49-99/month adds up compared to OBS at $0
- Teams needing local recording at maximum quality — browser-based recording has limitations
Potential Deal Breakers
- Expensive compared to free OBS for streamers willing to invest in the learning curve
- Browser-based recording quality is lower than local recording tools like Riverside
- Basic plan limited to 2 streaming destinations — the main multistreaming benefit requires Professional at $99/month
Data & Privacy
Owned by Hopin. Live streaming platform. Stream data processed for broadcasting. No AI training. Recordings downloadable. Straightforward privacy practices.
Who Is This For?
Hands-on tested May 2026
Signup Experience
Email or Google signup with free tier available -- no credit card required. Browser-based studio launches immediately with no install needed. Adding a guest is as simple as sharing a link. First multistream test to YouTube and LinkedIn set up in under 5 minutes.
For Home Users
Free tier supports 1 streaming destination with StreamYard watermark and 20 hours of recorded content per month. Sufficient for occasional personal streaming but the watermark and single-destination limit are real constraints. Content creators who stream regularly will need Basic at $20/mo to remove branding and add destinations.
For Business Users
Basic at $20/mo covers 2 destinations and removes watermark. Professional at $39/mo supports 8 simultaneous destinations and unlimited recording hours. Premium at $99/mo adds more branding options and concurrent shows. The browser-based multistreaming to LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch simultaneously is the main value proposition for B2B content teams. OBS is free and more capable but requires local setup and technical knowledge that most marketing teams lack.
Our Verdict
StreamYard trades capability for convenience — it does less than OBS but requires zero setup and works from any browser. The multistreaming to 5+ platforms simultaneously is genuinely useful for content teams reaching audiences across LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook at once. At $49-99/month, the pricing is high for individuals but reasonable for B2B teams running regular live content who would otherwise need a production setup.